Rebutia cintia, also known as Cintia knizei, is a dwarf cactus with globose stems that can vary in color depending on the season, amount …
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Epithet: cintia
Derivation: A compound epithet made up of the noun "Cinti" and the suffix "-a." Cinti refers to the Nor Cinti province of Bolivia.
Pronunciation: SIN-tee-a
While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. Moreover, the same epithet can be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.